My Wife, the Scientist
To tell you the truth, I can’t tell whether my wife is a scientist or an artist. If I were pressed on the matter, I’d lean toward the scientist, but… Read more »
To be True
“Are you materialistic? Depends on how you define materialistic.” This is the opening line of a Leonardo DiCaprio commercial on YouTube that I’ve been seeing just about every time I… Read more »
A Little Bit of Payback
Originally coming from the Midwest, I’m not much for seafood. But I did stand before the world 30-some years ago and pledged to love, cherish, and honor a woman who… Read more »
Another Milestone
Back in September, I wrote an article about my cycling goals over the years. It was the long way around of saying that I’d met the year’s goal of 5,000km… Read more »
Here’s Hoping…
I saw a man today, standing on the sidewalk near the top of the steps I was about to descend. He was on the phone, a not altogether unexpected activity… Read more »
A Time of Reckoning
Yesterday was another long ride with my friends Chris and Joon. And another reminder that I just can’t keep up. Especially on hills. Sure, I’ve toyed with the idea of… Read more »
A Review: Brooks Cambium Saddle
I’ve speculated that I needed a new saddle for a while. I’ve tried various kinds, but always went back to the old standby — the Vello saddle that came with… Read more »
The First Right
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” – Inigo Montoya As I read a New York Times editorial this morning about… Read more »
What’s it gonna be?
I like to listen to Brant Hansen. He’s a radio personality who does a podcast with his producer, Sherri. This morning as I was going to work, I heard him… Read more »
A Pleasant Surprise
Not long after I’d arrived here in 2006, I started teaching a Bible study at the Korean chapel on base. I did that Bible study for over 12 years, and… Read more »